Nominations have opened for the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards. This is the first year of the merged awards seeing Braintree Council, Active Braintree Foundation and Community360 working in partnership.
The awards, which are being sponsored by Braintree Village and KI Sound and Light, are an opportunity to recognise the efforts of those who give their time to help our communities to be better, healthier places to live, work and play.
Nominations are welcome across all sectors including arts, sports, community and culture across ten award categories including Long Service, Outstanding New Volunteer, Sports Personality and Sports Coach of the Year.
The winners from the volunteering categories will go forward for the Volunteer of the Year award and specific categories in the sports and physical activities automatically going through to the Active Essex Sports Awards.
Cllr Mary Cunningham, Cabinet Member for Supporting Communities, said: “This is an excellent opportunity to showcase the amazing volunteers in our district who provide vital help, support and guidance to our community.”
John Wood, Chairman of Active Braintree Foundation, said: “These awards are an excellent opportunity to highlight and celebrate the sport and physical activity initiatives and achievements in the district.”
For full details and nominate someone for an award go to: https://www.braintree.gov.uk/community/braintree-district-volunteer-and-active-braintree-awards-2023
The closing date for nominations is 5pm on Friday 15 September. Nominations shortlisted for awards will be contacted during the week beginning Monday 9 October and invited to the awards ceremony to take place on the evening of Thursday 19 October.
